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Akila

Aztec

Breed: Paint

Sex: Gelding

DOB: 2001

Height: ~15.2 hh

Color: Black and white

Markings: White legs, solid black head, various paint markings

Arrival Date: Adopted January 2004, returned to HfH May 2005

Location: Spicewood, TX

Adoption Fee:

 

Temperament: Aztec is a sweet, friendly and lovable horse

 

Physical problems / health issues: Aztec came to HfH with a "deformity" of the knees.  He has been cleared for light to medium riding by a vet with a lighter rider (150 pounds and under).  Some arthritis has set into the knees, so he's on an MSM/Glucosamine supplement (Activex) for this.  At this time, he is favoring a front foot, due to a recent abscess

 

Interaction with horses: Gets along fine with others, on the submissive side in a herd

 

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History: Aztec was donated in late 2003 due to his knee issues and adopted out quickly in early 2004.  He was returned in May through no fault of his own; a divorce situation spurred his return

 

Training / abilities: has had a bit of training under saddle

 

Experience level required to work with this horse: Advanced beginner on the ground, someone able to train under saddle.

 

Has this horse ever Bucked? No Reared? No Kicked? No Bitten? No Other?

 

Ground handling: Catch? Yes Lead? Yes Tie? Yes Trailer? Yes Clip? Trim Feet? Yes Bathe? Yes

 

Special needs: MSM/Glucosamine supplement to help some arthritis in his knees

 

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